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13-Year-Old Football Player Caden Sorrell Dies After Cardiac Arrest During Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n Caden Sorrell, a 13-year-old middle school football player in Greensboro, North Carolina, has died after suffering cardiac arrest during practice.<\/p>\n Caden collapsed on Friday, Aug. 28, at Northwest Guilford Middle School after running a lap around the field. He was rushed to Cone Health, where doctors used intensive treatments, including ECMO and a heart pump, to try to save him.<\/p>\n Despite their efforts, Caden died Sunday, Aug. 30.<\/p>\n His family\u2019s fundraiser says doctors believe a possible underlying genetic condition may have contributed to the cardiac arrest. His four siblings are expected to undergo medical testing.<\/p>\n Caden\u2019s sister remembered him as a bright, caring boy who made everyone feel loved. He leaves behind his twin brother and three other siblings.<\/p>\n The school community has since created a memorial where students and families can leave flowers and messages.<\/p>\n A GoFundMe has also been launched to help the family with funeral costs, medical expenses and testing for Caden\u2019s siblings. More than $32,000 has been raised toward a $50,000 goal.<\/p>\n